Naming new roads and rights-of-way
South Wairarapa District Council is responsible for naming roads within its boundaries.
A consistent and comprehensive approach is required to ensure ease of identification for emergency services, utilities, postal services, the Council and the public.
The Council is empowered to name roads under Section 319A of the Local Government Act of 1974 and has a Policy on Naming of Public Roads, Private Roads and Rights-of-Way.
The policy sets out guidelines and standards for naming new public roads, private roads and rights-of-ways within the South Wairarapa District. It applies to:
- new roads
- existing, unnamed and informally named roads
- proposals to change existing road names.
Applying to name a new road or right of way
How to apply
Please review the Council’s Policy on Naming of Public Roads, Private Roads and Rights of Way (including the list of suggested suffixes) to guide you in selecting a road name.
The application must include:
- A copy of the subdivision plan highlighting the road(s) or Right of Way to be named.
- A map indicating the proposed location of any sign posts and the direction the sign should point.
- An explanation of local significance for each proposed road name.
- Application fee (this will be invoiced once lodged). See Fees and Charges – Page 14.
Next steps
- The application will be considered by the Council at their next available Council meeting (these are around every six weeks). Applicants will be informed of the decision in writing.
- The Council will then arrange nameplates, posts, brackets and installation, and will invoice the applicant for all costs.
Please note
- For the Greytown Ward only: If a name has not been selected from a pre-approved list (Greytown only), an explanation of local significance must be outlined for new road names.
- Re-naming an existing road requires community consultation and is a separate process to naming a new road or right of way.